Michael Newman Bücher

Set in May 1945, this narrative unfolds during the final days of World War II in Europe. It explores the emotional and psychological impact of the war on soldiers and civilians alike. The story delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the quest for peace amid chaos, highlighting personal struggles and the broader implications of conflict. Characters are faced with difficult choices as they navigate a world on the brink of transformation, capturing the tension and uncertainty of a pivotal moment in history.

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of New York City English, exploring its unique dialect through the lens of its diverse population. Michael Newman investigates phonology, morphosyntax, lexicon, and discourse, drawing on historical accounts and original research. Beyond linguistic features, he delves into the social meanings behind different speech forms, enriched by personal anecdotes from New Yorkers. The inclusion of multimedia resources enhances the reader's understanding, making this a thorough yet engaging exploration of the city's dynamic English dialect.

In Richard Prince's 1977 work Untitled (couple), difference mixes uncannily with sameness. We can't quite tell whether the shiny couple we see is human or android; their clothing seems curiously out of date. Why do they fascinate us? What is it about their typicality that produces an impression of strangeness? Michael Newman explores Prince's work and his revival of the image through photography--rephotographed reproduced photographs--after the impasses of conceptualism. Newman examines the relation of Prince's work to images appearing in illustrated magazines, advertising, and television during the artist's formative years and argues that the vintage TV series The Twilight Zone is crucial to understanding Prince's use of images in his work. He considers Prince's strategy of rephotographing photographs and looks at the theoretical, cultural, and critical implications of that practice. Drawing on previously unpublished material from a discussion he had with Prince in the early 1980s, Newman places Untitled (couple) within the context of Prince's writings and his other work including the famous Untitled (cowboy) series (rephotographed images of the iconic Marlboro man) and its expression of the role of fantasy in advertising. During the 1960s, structuralism recast the image as text; Prince's work, Newman argues, revived the image in such a way that it is irreducible to text

Harold Laski, a prominent socialist intellectual of the 20th century, made significant contributions across the USA, India, Europe, and Britain. His work sparked controversy, particularly during the Cold War, as he steadfastly defended socialist principles despite widespread criticism. Laski's influence and ideas continue to resonate, highlighting the complexities of socialism in a rapidly changing political landscape.

An international movement that followed specific geographical-cultural patterns, Conceptual Art built on the legacy of Marcel Duchamp, redefining the institutional and social relationships among production, work and audience in ways which have comprehensively transformed the nature of the art object and forms of artistic practice, both historically and in the present.Investigating and documenting the histories, theories and forms of Conceptual Art, this timely book, including both established writers and a new generation of art historians, shows that Conceptual Art was a broad movement encompassing a range of artistic tendencies. This is the most stimulating account of the movement to date, arguing forcefully for its vitality and potential as well as examining its influence on art today.With essays by Alex Alberro, Stephen Bann, Jon Bird, David Campany, Helen Molesworth, Michael Newman, Peter Osborne, Birgit Pelzer, Desa Philipagesi, Anne Rorimer, Peter Wollen and William Wood.

Exploring the role of socialism over the last two hundred years, Michael Newman explains its major theories, and the key challenges facing it today. Drawing on case studies such as Bolivia and Cuba, he considers recent attempts to put socialism into practice, and argues that it remains ultimately relevant in today's world.

"In this history, Michael Z. Newman casts video as a medium of shifting value and legitimacy in relation to other media and technologies, particularly film and television. Video has been imagined as more or less authentic or artistic than movies or television, as more or less democratic and participatory, as more or less capable of capturing the real. Techno-utopian rhetoric has repeatedly represented video as a revolutionary medium, promising to solve the problems of the past and the present--often the very problems associated with television and the society shaped by it--and to deliver a better future. Video has also been seen more negatively, particularly as a threat to movies and their culture. This study considers video as an object of these hopes and fears and builds an approach to thinking about the concept of the medium in terms of cultural status."--Columbia University Press website

Focusing on the concept of Design in academic literacy, this study explores how students and teachers navigate a multimodal approach to literacy beyond traditional reading and writing. It conceptualizes the learning environment as a game, where students engage with diverse content from texts and lectures to meet assessment criteria established by professors. Success is measured through grades, reflecting the alignment of their work with these criteria. This research aligns with the Multiliteracies Project, emphasizing the dynamic interplay of rules and principles in college courses.

Through a blend of humor and introspection, Michael Newman's memoir captures the vibrant tapestry of his life across diverse locales such as Jamaica, South Africa, and France. He shares captivating anecdotes, including escaping a mugging in Kingston and participating in the Paris riots of 1968. The narrative explores both the highs, like telling the world's longest joke, and the lows, such as his misadventures in Dallas. Newman's cross-cultural insights and witty observations illuminate the unpredictable nature of life.

The book introduces The Nine Principles of the Manzou Method, emphasizing intentional movement and specific postures to effectively alleviate back pain and enhance back strength. It outlines a structured approach to physical wellness through mindful practices, aiming to empower readers to take control of their back health.